Berliner Philharmoniker - Italian Night at the Waldbühne, Berlin (1996)

UPC 5450270000937

Overview

Join the Berliner Philharmoniker and conductor Claudio Abbado for a magical evening of Italian opera at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne. This Italian Night concert, recorded on June 30, 1996, features timeless overtures, arias, and choruses from composers like Verdi, Rossini, and Bellini. With performances by celebrated soloists Angela Gheorghiu and Bryn Terfel, and the Rundfunkchor Berlin, this concert captures the passion and drama of Italian opera in a beautiful open-air setting.

Product Features

• Format: DVD, 4:3 Standard
• Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
• Total Runtime: Approx. 107 minutes
• Region Code: PAL (Region All)
• Color Mode: Color

Interesting Facts

• Star Soloists: Featuring soprano Angela Gheorghiu and baritone Bryn Terfel, two of opera’s leading voices, delivering stunning renditions of Verdi’s and Bellini’s beloved arias and duets.
• Italian Opera Highlights: The concert includes well-known pieces from Verdi's Nabucco, Il Trovatore, Otello, and Aida, as well as Rossini’s William Tell and The Barber of Seville, making it a rich celebration of Italian operatic tradition.
• Famous Venue: The Waldbühne in Berlin is one of the most scenic outdoor venues in Europe, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of this operatic experience.
• Conductor Claudio Abbado: A master interpreter of Italian opera, Abbado’s leadership brings out the emotional depth and lively spirit of the program, making this performance unforgettable.

Track Listing

Giuseppe Verdi

• Overture from "Nabucco"
• Chorus of Hebrew Slaves from "Nabucco"
• Duet Don Carlo/Rodrigo "Io mio Rodrigo" from "Don Carlo"
• Chorus "Vedi! Le fosche notturne" from "Il Trovatore"
• Overture from "La forza del destino"
• Riccardo’s Aria "Forse la soglia attinse" from "Un ballo in maschera"
• Fire Chorus "Fuoco di gioia" from "Otello"
• Jago's Credo "Vanne, la tua meta gia vedo" from "Otello"
• Duet Desdemona/Otello "Gia nella notte densa" from "Otello"
• Triumphal March and Chorus "Gloria all'Egitto" from "Aida"
• Overture from "I vespri siciliani"

Vincenzo Bellini

• Eccomi in lieta vesta from I Capuleti e i Montecchi

Gioacchino Rossini

• Overture from "William Tell"
• Overture from "The Barber of Seville"

Paul Lincke

• Berliner Luft

Publisher

TDK Recording Media Europe S.A.

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